"Any Nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure"
Abraham Lincoln
9/11 Responders Prayer
by widows: Greta Helmke &
Eileen Ryan
Our hands were small, but together we did great things with them. We prayed we'd survive our painful illnesses. Hoped we could always play with our children and held fast to our loved ones hands so we would not fall. When we could no longer stand and were so afraid to die our hearts were not heavy because you looked upon us as heroes. We were humble and brave and laid down our lives to protect you and our nation. Always remember our courage! Always remember us!
RESTLESS NIGHTS -anonymous
With the thought of each tomorrow
Still lingering in their head,
They lay their thoughts down for the night
To seek rest for what lays ahead
The tangled steel—the iron cold beams
Still haunt them through the night
But they must rest their body
For to continue the valiant fight
They toss and turn and do not sleep
Because their brethren died young
They were stolen from the life they had
On the day of 911.
But, tomorrow is another day
And rest they must tonight
May God bless and watch them over
And tomorrow continue to do the right.
They represent all those that lost
The battle with their health
They did what they were trained to do
Without any thought of self.
This story does not end
With justice for the right
But, it instead goes on and on
And continues to be played each night
But someday this story will play a very different tune
And it will come not any time to those who need it soon
For justice is the right path for each and every one
It is time to know they need to honor---every American son!
September 11th 2001, in as much as it was a day of loss and tragedy was also a day of Pride and Country. We came together, we went down to Ground Zero and we did what we had to do for the sake of others and for the sake of America, OUR America. The Marine Corps saying is ‘locate, close with and destroy the enemy.’ Well, on September 11th we destroyed the mere thought that we could not take care of our fellow citizens, we closed with our rank and file and we’ve been standing tall as a Nation to destroy the enemy ever since.
Proudly march forward ten years and we need to close ranks again. The construction of our very important Park needs your help. Come join us, pick up a T-shirt and get to work. We’ll be greeting you every day with coffee and we’ll put you to work at the level of which you can handle. We need pencil pushers, shovel thumpers and greased palms.
We need you!
Additionally, the 911 Responders Remembered Park, Inc. Committee is looking for specifically talented workers to work on the Park. While we are presently securing the Pavers to be used in the Park we still need the talented workers to place them. Of course we welcome all volunteers, but realize the specific talent needed for this work. If you know of someone who can please contact the 911RR right away! Thank you!
YOU HAVE NOT FALLEN, BUT STAND BRAVE AND TALL IN OUR HEARTS
On 9/11/01 this great country witnessed its worst terrorist attack ever on American soil. We lost 2,751 innocent lives to senseless violence. During our nation’s darkest hours, the resolve and testament of the American people were tested. From the toxic dust rose heroes; true American Patriots. These were Men and woman, uniform and non-uniform who risked their lives without prejudice to ensure the safety of our nation. Since that dark day in history, hundreds and soon to be thousands have lost their lives to 9/11 related illnesses; giants amongst heroes taken from us too soon. The 9/11 Responder Remembrance Park is being dedicated to those brave souls to show their loved ones and families that their heroic actions will never be forgotten. Etched in stone, their names will always be remembered, their courageous actions imprinted on our hearts forever.
Holiday Inn Express is a Proud Supporter
THANK YOU TO ALL THAT ATTENDED THE WALK IN THE PARK AT THE WATER MILL INN ON 10/7!
The pure mission of the 911 Responders Remembered Park, Inc.
Board is to build a park that will honor and recognize the heroes who have died,
and continue to die since September 11th. The many monuments, memorials and
other parks that recognize the heroes who died on September 11th have a clear
mission as well. While we respect the rectitude of all who proudly ran toward
the flames on September 11th, our unique and one-of-a-kind wall will only list
the heroes we've described herein because we do believe they too need individual
recognition.
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EVENTS
The date for the unveiling of the 9/11 Responders Remembered Park Wall names to be announced soon!